She rose from being a stay-at-home mom to the Warren City Council and later to the Macomb County Clerk, and was known for amassing more county awards than any other elected official.
This year will be the first time candidates for the Macomb County Board of Commissioners will run for four-year terms instead of serving two-year terms.
Republican Dan Kress emerged victorious, describing himself as the "common sense" candidate who
supports a property tax freeze and efforts to improve the water quality of the Clinton River.
Personal protection orders were made a priority this week when Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham announced his office will become the sole entering agency for PPOs, a move that is expected to expedite the process.